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After 27 years of dedicated service to The Arc Mercer, Cheryl Smith, DSP in the Arc Mercer's Residential Program, is beginning a well-earned retirement. For nearly three decades, Cheryl has been a familiar and caring presence in the Arc Mercer's group homes and supervised apartments, dedicating her career to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout those years, she has helped consumers grow more independent, celebrate accomplishments

Each month, The Arc Mercer recognizes employees who go above and beyond in their commitment to the individuals we serve, their coworkers, and our mission. We are proud to celebrate three recent Employee of the Month honorees: Heather Mino, Rosemary Reed, and Uldad Posy. March Employee of the Month: Heather Mino Heather Mino, Employment Specialist at OTC-Yardville, was recognized for the passion, determination, and hard work she brings to her role every day. “Heather is the ep

Every year of service at The Arc Mercer represents countless moments of dedication, teamwork, and commitment to the individuals and families we serve. This month, we are proud to recognize eight employees celebrating milestone work anniversaries ranging from 5 to 20 years of service! Celebrating 5 Years Congratulations to our employees reaching their five-year milestone: Oluwaseun Adejola – BDSP, Special Needs Day Program Bernard Wilson – Transportation Maira Flores Moreira –

At the Arc Mercer, innovation isn't just about technology or new programs, it's about finding better ways to support both employees and the individuals they serve. Over the past year, the Arc Mercer has been piloting an innovative overnight staffing model at one of its residential homes that allows overnight Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to rest during their shift while maintaining continuous supervision and support for residents. Under the program, two overnight staff

Understanding employee benefits can sometimes be challenging, especially when balancing the demands of a busy workday. While The Arc Mercer offers a wide range of benefits designed to support employees and their families, not every staff member has the time or opportunity to fully explore everything available to them. To help bridge that gap, The Arc Mercer has created an innovative new position focused entirely on employee benefits education and engagement. Emmanuel Bropleh

Behind every successful program, meaningful community inclusion opportunity, and life-changing support service at the Arc Mercer is a dedicated team of employees committed to making a difference. That commitment is reflected not only in the quality of services provided throughout the agency, but also in the strong culture of recognition that celebrates employees who go above and beyond each day. In 2026 alone, the Arc Mercer has received more than 200 nominations across its E